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Star of Hot Rod Garage Alex Taylor dose a smokey burn out. Tom Macht photos

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GALLERY: Hot Rod Garage Day at Famoso Dragstrip 

Hot Rod Garage Day is an annual event hosted by the team from Hot Rod Garage, a popular automotive show. The event takes place at Famoso Dragstrip near Bakersfield, California, and serves as a celebration of the show’s project vehicles and automotive culture.

Hot Rod Garage Day provides fans with an opportunity to witness these unique builds in action and to engage with the automotive community. The event is typically documented in episodes of Hot Rod Garage, allowing viewers to experience the highlights and behind-the-scenes moments of the gathering.

Drag Illustrated contributing photographer Tom Macht was at Famoso Dragstrip to capture the action.

The stars of MotorTrend TV show sign autographs for a huge line of fans for Hot Rod Garage Day at Famoso Dragstrip.
Brittany Van Horn sends her ’79 Cutlass down the Famoso Dragstrip quarter mile.
Dan Borins lays down a smoke show during Hot Rod Garage Day. 
Stuart Barala blazes the rear slicks on his ’67 Camaro during Hot Rod Garage Day.
Jeff Bertram sends his ’56 Bel Air down Famoso Dragstrip.
Mike Owen leaves wheels in the air.
Dan Rowley finds the Famoso Dragstrip starting line to his liking for his ’68 Chevelle.

This story was originally published on November 11, 2024. Drag Illustrated

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